baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2530882-A (GB)
Title: Modifying aerodynamic performance of a vehicle
Inventor: LEGRICE OLIVER
IPC: B62D37/02
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bonnet (203) for a vehicle (V) and a control unit. The bonnet (203) comprises a front edge (229) and a rear edge (231). A recessed longitudinal channel (205) is formed in the bonnet (203) and extends from said front edge (229) towards the rear edge (231). An airflow modification device (201) is disposed transversely across the longitudinal channel (205) for controlling airflow over the bonnet (203). wherein the airflow modification device (201) and the recessed channel (205) form a conduit, the conduit having a cross-sectional area which is diverging as the conduit extends towards the rear edge and/or a movable element may be provided to change the cross-sectional area.
Patent GB-2534436-A (GB)
Title: Overlock sewing machine
Inventor: EIICHI SHOMURA
IPC: D05B87/00
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: A mechanism in overlock sewing machine requires only a single micro switch to detect the switching between the threading mode and the sewing mode and to detect the open/closed state of a looper cover. The mechanism comprises a lever 19 which can be swung between positions in which the main drive shaft 28 is enabled or disabled, such as mechanically locked or released. A detection lever 73e is spring biased to not operate the switch to power the motor. A cover detection shaft 76 is arranged to be able to press and shift lever 73d and associated detection lever 73e to operate the switch and power the motor but is spring biased away from lever 73d. A looper cover (83, Figure 9) in its closed position is biased by a spring (82c) so that a portion of the cover (83a) presses the cover detection shaft 76 in a direction to operate the switch via levers 73d, 73e. A differentiating ring 71 associated with the lever 19 allows lever 73e to operate the switch when the lever 19 enables the drive shaft 28 but prevents its operation when the lever 19 disables the drive shaft 28.
Patent GB-2527694-A (GB)
Title: Omni-directional LED lamp
Inventor: UHLER GEORGE
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2014-04-18
Abstract: A lamp includes an LED assembly and a heat sink in thermal communication with the LED assembly. The heat sink includes a plurality of fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp includes a plurality of lenses disposed around the body, in between the plurality of fins. A lens includes a slot disposed at the top of the lens and a protruding pin configured to engage with a hole on the heat sink. The lamp also includes a cap disposed at the top of the lamp. The cap includes a plurality of ridges configured to align with and interlock with the grooves of the plurality of lenses.
Patent GB-2542613-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of features in a workpiece
Inventor: MATTHEW DAVIES
IPC: G01B21/18
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: A method of measuring one or more dimensions of a feature in a workpiece, the feature having an opening at a surface of the workpiece. A jig (figure 6, 65) is attached to the workpiece and forms an aperture around the feature. The method includes providing a depth gauge 1 having a probe 4 and a body 2, inserting the depth gauge 1 through the jig (figure 6, 65) until the body contacts the surface of the workpiece adjacent the opening, and contacting the feature with the probe 4. One or more dimensions of the feature is thus measured using the depth gauge 1. The dimension measured may be the depth of a counter-sink. Also provided is a depth gauge 1 having a probe 4 and a body 2, the body having a cylindrical portion (figure 5, 48) extending around the probe and a distal end 55 for contacting a surface of a workpiece, the probe having a check part 6 for engaging a feature of the workpiece, wherein the depth gauge is adapted to measure an offset between the surface of the workpiece and the check part when engaged with the feature.
Patent GB-2526755-A (GB)
Title: A modular barrier system
Inventor: THRUSH STEPHEN ROY
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular barrier system comprising elongate barriers adapted to conform to a substantially flat surface. An orientation of a first barrier with respect to a second adjacent barrier is selectively adjustable such that the barrier system provides a continuous barrier at changes in direction at an edge of the surface.
Patent GB-2544089-A (GB)
Title: Network switch
Inventor: DAVID RITCHIE
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A method for monitoring parameters in a network comprises determining 201 parameters, generating 203 at least one image frame containing a graphical representation corresponding to the parameters and outputting 209 a video stream containing the image frame. The method may be carried out in a network switch or another network component such as an IP camera. The generation of the image representing the parameters may include producing graphs or status indicators. The method may allow the video stream, and therefore the parameter data to be conveniently viewed 213 and/or stored 211 as a networked video stream with existing standard technology and conventional motion detection 215 can be performed on the graphical representations in the networked video stream to generate alarms 217 or trigger events. The method may be used in networked video surveillance applications. Also claimed are network switches and devices which carry out the method.
Patent GB-2533863-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical eye for a toy
Inventor: David Mansilla González
IPC: A63H3/40
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: A mechanical eye 100 for a toy, which comprises an artificial eye 1 with a piece in the form of a first spherical cap 2 and an artificial eyelid 3. It ischaracterized in that it comprises a motorized lever 5, which may be actuated in first and second opposed directions and the distal end of the lever 5 is provided with a cam surface 6. Return means 7, independent of the lever, acts on the eyelid and tends to arrange said eyelid in a position which uncovers the eye. The cam surface 6 is adapted for contacting and exerting a pressure on a part (8 fig. 2) of the eyelid when the lever is actuated in the second direction, the pressure being sufficient so as to shift the eyelid, overcoming the force which the return means 7 exerts, between an open position and a position in which the eyelid covers the eye at least partially, thus the device simulates a blinking motion.
Patent GB-2556014-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly and method
Inventor: HENRIK FREDERIKSEN
IPC: F16B15/00
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: The assembly includes two connectors. The first connection includes a pivot aperture 5 and a number of arcuate apertures 4 on a certain circumference around the pivot aperture. The second connector includes its own pivot aperture and a number of fastener apertures arranged at a certain circumference around the second connectors pivot aperture. The two circumferences are arranged to be the same radial distance from their respective pivot aperture. The arcuate and fastener apertures are aligned when a pivot is placed in the two pivot apertures so that a fastener can be placed in the aligned fastener and arcuate apertures which limits relative angular movement rotation between the connectors. The assembly may be used as a bracing strap in a roof frame structure.
Patent GB-2543589-A (GB)
Title: Anamorphic objective zoom lens
Inventor: IAIN ALEXANDER NEIL
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 2016-03-01
Abstract: An anamorphic objective zoom lens has along an optical axis and in order from an object space to an image space: a negative (-) power spherical first lens group G1; an anamorphic second lens group G2; a spherical third lens group G3; a variable power spherical fourth lens group G4; and a positive (+) power spherical fifth lens group G5. The objective zoom lens is configured to transmit radiation from the spherical fifth lens group to form a real image at an image surface S59. An optical stop S50 is located along the optical axis on the opposite side of the variable power spherical fourth lens group from the spherical third lens group. At least one lens element of the spherical third lens group and at least one lens element of the spherical fifth lens group are axially adjustable to compensate for thermal defocus in image space. The zoom lens may be used in a cinema camera and have zoom ratios that provide imaging over wide to narrow fields of view.
Patent GB-2538844-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for opening a vehicle gate using a camera
Inventor: HOLGER SCHANZ
IPC: E05F15/73
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A vehicle door opening system 12 comprises a door, e.g. tailgate 14, sliding passenger door (114), an actuator 24 for moving the door between a closed position and an open position. A camera 14 which might be located on the tailgate, A-pillar, wing mirrors, is connected to an ECU 18 to detect a predetermined action from a user which might be a gesture such as moving a foot laterally proximate the vehicle skirt. A remote keyless entry system connected to the ECU activates the door actuator to move the door to the open position when a predetermined action is captured by the camera and ECU. The camera(s) may be used for other vehicle systems such as vehicular vision systems like parking aids.
Patent GB-2541268-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for generating hydrogen
Inventor: MARK COLLINS
IPC: C01B3/08
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: An apparatus for generating hydrogen is disclosed which comprises first and second reactant containers linked to a reactor vessel, the reactant containers containing reactants which, when mixed, react to form hydrogen gas; pumps for pumping the reactants from the reactant containers to the reactor vessel so that the reactants mix and react to form hydrogen gas; a buffer tank for receiving hydrogen gas from the reactor vessel; a pressure sensor for measuring pressure of hydrogen gas within the apparatus; and electronic control means for controlling operation of the apparatus, being programmed to control the flow of reactants to the reactor vessel so as to maintain the pressure of hydrogen gas within the apparatus at a value of no more than 10 x 105 Pa. The first reactants may be an alkali or alkaline earth metal, or metals such as aluminium, zinc or a transition metal; the second reactants may be acids or alkalis. The metal may be finely divided and suspended in a carrier liquid such as water by an agent such as cellulose or starch-based or a polysaccharide gum.
Patent GB-2543941-A (GB)
Title: Insulation enclosure with a thermal mass
Inventor: CLAYTON A OWNBY
IPC: B22F3/00
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: An example insulation enclosure includes a support structure having a top end, a bottom end, and an opening defined at the bottom end for receiving a mold within an interior of the support structure, and a thermal mass arranged at the top end of the support structure to thermally communicate with a top of the mold and resist heat flow from the top of the mold in an axial direction.
Patent GB-2545068-A (GB)
Title: Method to reduce reactivation time of cloud based services
Inventor: BULENT ABALI
IPC: G06F12/0882
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: A method for reducing reactivation time of services (e.g Cloud Based Services) comprises examining page faults occurring during processing of a service after the service has been inactive including analysing the address that caused the page fault, to provide a plurality of prefetch groups by logging addresses that caused page faults; formulating a prefetch decision tree from page fault data in the prefetch groups, including edges providing a probability that a page will be touched during the service request; where pages from an initial page table for the service following a reactivated service request are then compared with the prefetched pages in the resident memory in accordance with the prefetch decision tree, and pages in the page table that are not included in said prefetched pages are paged in. A process to provide to provide the service is executed using the page table. Executing the process substantially avoids page faults. Preferably, previously paged out pages are inserted in an in parameter/out parameter vector for bulk restore. Examining page faults preferably includes a reactivation time reducing system, that is switched from a non-participating mode to a learning mode by a reactivation event.
Patent GB-2555402-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for fluid analysis
Inventor: Millie Amy Catherine Clive-Smith
IPC: G01N21/07
Filed: 2016-10-24
Abstract: A sample holder 32 for use in a centrifuge for measuring the proportion of red blood cells in a sample (haematocrit) by detecting phase boundaries, the sample holder being generally planar and comprising: an aperture or recess 33 for releasably retaining a sample storage member 34 including a sample chamber adapted to contain a volume of liquid; a centre point 13 around which the holder will rotate during use; and one or more calibration features, wherein the calibration feature(s) 17 comprise one or more outer and/or inner edges 20, 18, the one or more outer edges 20 comprise a series of radially spaced-apart outer edge portions or positions which are spaced at different distances from the centre point as a function of angular position around the centre point 13. A centrifuge with radiation source and radiation detector for the device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2544205-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid analysis device and device diagnostics method for nucleic acid analysis device
Inventor: MANAMI NAMMOKU
IPC: G01N35/02
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method whereby error and performance deterioration in a temperature adjustment unit can be detected, including identification of the location of the cause, in a state in which a nucleic acid amplification process is being undertaken.　In order to achieve said purpose, this method finds an initial value for the volume of control signals input to a temperature adjustment element during preliminary temperature maintenance, during temperature increase, and during temperature decrease. Errors (malfunctions, performance deterioration) in the temperature adjustment unit are diagnosed and components causing said errors are identified, by comparing current control signal volumes and threshold values monitored in a state in which the nucleic acid amplification process is being undertaken.
Patent GB-2543212-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore isolation devices with degradable slip assemblies with slip inserts
Inventor: ZACHARY WILLIAM WALTON
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: Downhole tools including a wellbore isolation device that provides a plurality of components including a mandrel, and a slip assembly comprising a plurality of slip elements including a slip wedge and a slip, wherein an element of the slip assembly is composed of a degradable metal material, and wherein the slip comprises a slip insert embedded therein, the slip insert having a compressive strength of greater than about 120,000 psi.
Patent GB-2553604-A (GB)
Title: A drone and drone recharging and storage station
Inventor: HAIDER AL LAMI
IPC: H02J50/10
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: A drone 601 having stabilising means to dampen pitch and roll when the drone is in flight, comprising at least one gyroscope 604. Preferably there are two stabilising gyroscopes located substantially centrally within the frame. There are a number of lift rotors 602 on the drone body 603, providing vertical lift. The drone may also have sideways facing air displacement means, preferably in the form of a plurality of drift rotors 605, and may have adjustable flaps. Preferably the air displacement means comprise four rotors aligned such that two of the rotors are substantially parallel and substantially perpendicular to the other two rotors. The drone preferably has an inductive charging means configured to connect inductively with a remote charging station when the drone is proximate to the charging station, in order to charge a battery on the drone. Preferably the drone has one or more cameras mounted on the shell configured to record or stream video footage. There are independent claims for a drone with inductive charging means, for a drone and storage station with inductive charging means and weather protection means, and for a carrier case for a drone.
Patent GB-2560006-A (GB)
Title: Installation of mono-pile
Inventor: RUNE YTTERVIK
IPC: F03D13/25
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: Method of installing a mono-pile 2 in the sea bed suitable for a wind turbine to be mounted on, including the steps of transporting the mono-pile to the installation site on a transport vessel, removing the mono-pile from the vessel to float in the sea, lowering the mono-pile to the sea bed. The mono-pile may be launched from the vessel into the sea, it may be launched down a ramp, and multiple mono-piles may be launched sequentially. The mono-pile may have end closures 10, 15 which seal it, making the mono-pile buoyant. The mono-pile may be lowered to the sea bed by a crane 13, the crane may be mounted on an installation vessel 12. The mono-pile may be connected to the transport vessel by a control line. Air may be controllably released 16 from one or both of the end caps, changing the buoyancy of the mono-pile and causing it to up-end into a suitable orientation for installation.
Patent GB-2550474-A (GB)
Title: Audio/video signal processor
Inventor: KANAME HAYASAKA
IPC: H04H60/04
Filed: 2017-03-23
Abstract: An audio/video signal processor comprises a display and a processor that judges, when an audio file or a video file is assigned to an assignment target displayed on the display in response to a user operation, whether or not the assigned file is normal by reproducing the assigned file in the background with no sound when the assigned file is an audio file and reproducing the assigned file in the background with no sound and no image when the assigned file is a video file. The processor then displays a judgment result in association with the assignment target. The processor may judge the audio or video file again at a predetermined timing using the same procedure, and display the new judgment result in association with the assignment target.
Patent GB-2561836-A (GB)
Title: A support device
Inventor: William Joseph Alfred Jordan
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2017-04-24
Abstract: A support device for providing enhanced visibility for a small user comprising a platform 1 to support a user, a stand 2 for a third party to stand on and a support 3 which the stand 2 and platform 1 are mounted on. The support pillar 3 may be extended and locked in position and the stand 2 and platform 1 may pivot against the support pillar 3. The platform 1 may have an indented groove 21 on one edge to form a C shape or a V shape when viewed in plan. The platform 1 may have a hand hold 22 and may also be suitable for use as a seat. The stand 2 may be positioned such that the supporting persons leg extends up into the scoop 21 in the platform. The device is designed to lift a child at a crowded event such as a concert or festival.
Patent GB-2553456-A (GB)
Title: Condition based maintenance program based on life-stress acceleration model and cumulative damage model
Inventor: CURTIS JOHN JACKS
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: Methods and system for implementing Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) of downhole systems and equipment, including drilling tools, wireline tools and production tools is presented in this disclosure. The presented CBM-based approach combines the use of a tool life distribution with a life-stress acceleration model and a cumulative damage model to account for varying stress levels during a tool operation. The CBM methodology presented herein provide for a more effective maintenance system based on direct utilization of field data so that an appropriate maintenance can be performed at an appropriate time, thereby optimizing a frequency of performing maintenance.
Patent GB-2573977-A (GB)
Title: Visual aid
Inventor: STEVEN PAUL RANDLES
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 2017-10-19
Abstract: A visual aid device is provided for use on an elongate item of equipment, such as a weapon or firearm (e.g. rifle or shotgun). A user typically performs an aiming process with said item of equipment by looking along the length thereof from a proximal end to its opposing distal end and directing said distal end in respect of said target region. During said aiming process, where aiming benefits from the user aiming with both eyes open, ocular cross-dominance can cause aiming difficulties if the user’s dominant eye is on the side of their non-dominant hand. In order to control the dominant eye, the provided visual aid device stimulates the brain to favour the input from the dominant eye and cause it to control the view registered by the shooter. The visual aid device comprises a contrasting region or member 120a located on said distal end 116 of the equipment 114, and is configured such that it is only fully visible in the peripheral vision of one of the user's eyes during said aiming process. The invention extends to an item of equipment including said visual aid, and a method of using equipment that comprises the visual aid device.
Patent GB-2553997-A (GB)
Title: Running tool lock mechanism
Inventor: ODEE PAUL DAIGLE
IPC: E21B17/046
Filed: 2016-04-13
Abstract: A downhole coupling system for joining together two segments of a tool string includes two mandrels, each having an interlocking interface at an end that abuts the adjacent mandrel and to communicate torque from one mandrel to the next. Each of the mandrels includes a threaded exterior surface, with the threaded surfaces have opposing thread directions or differing thread pitches. The coupling includes mating internal threads. A plurality of axial grooves is formed in each of the interior surface of the coupling and the exterior surface of one of the mandrels. A keyed latch ring having a plurality of internal keys and a plurality of external keys is included to engage the axial grooves, thereby rotationally locking the coupling relative to the first mandrel and second mandrel.
Patent GB-2554288-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal medium containing polymerisable compounds
Inventor: DONG-MEE SONG
IPC: C09K19/34
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal (LC) medium comprising polymerisable compounds, to a process for its preparation, to its use for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in LC displays, and to LC displays comprising it.
Patent GB-2557473-A (GB)
Title: Tubing system
Inventor: WAYNE DENNIS RYAN
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: The breakaway assembly includes a first breakaway subassembly and a second breakaway subassembly. The subassemblies are configured to connect, which causes bellows sheaths in each subassembly to compress and open pores, allowing fluid to flow through the subassemblies. The subassemblies can be connected to luer tip. The luer tips can be connected to an intravenous (IV) fluid line or other types of lines used in the medical field to move fluids. This allows the movement of fluid from a fluid-holding component to a patient. Unless the subassemblies are locked together, the subassemblies will be disconnected under the correct amount of pressure. This disconnection closes the pores on the subassemblies, which keeps fluid from leaking, and prevents the contamination of the IV line. Luer tips may also be connected to the subassemblies. Some of the luer tips allow for the quick connection of the luer tip to the subassembly through a flange being inserted into a notch or flange acceptor. This allows for the quick and easy replacement of components of a fluid transfer assembly.